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Limits the degree of physical force a parent, guardian, or other person entrusted with the care of a child or incompetent, may use to discipline such person
In Senate Committee · Codes · Sponsor Ruben Diaz
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BILL NUMBER:A266
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to use of physical force by a parent, guardian, teacher or other caregiver
Purpose or general idea of bill
It makes an exception to the use of physical force by a parent, guardian or teacher so that such physical force can not be used if it leads to emotional or physical harm, includ- ing death.
Summary of specific provisions
An amendment that limits physical force used by a parent, guardian or teacher to physical force that does not constitute an offense upon such person.
Justification
Currently the penal law allows the use of physical force, other than deadly force, to be used by a parent, guardian or teacher to the extent that he reasonably believes it necessary to maintain disci- pline. This bill stipulates that the force used to maintain discipline can not lead to physical or emotional harm.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008 - A1723 01/09/08 - Referred to Codes
Fiscal implications
To be determined
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall become a law.
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